Jan Risher: Medical mission a lesson in life, better communication

5:59 PM,
Jan. 4, 2014

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Jan Risher
Long Story Short

When life is getting too comfortable, I've found it wise to devise a kick-in-the-pants-reality check. Keeping the bounty of our lives in perspective is almost impossible. I seldom realize just how comfortable most aspects of my life are - from hot water on demand, to the perfect pillow and bed, to car windows that dance at a fingertip's notice.

Through the years, I've created reality checks in a variety of forms. I've learned to plan them in ways that are also fun and, as such, they are rarely to be confused with Galahad-like efforts. In fact, later this week, I'll leave for an adventure/reality ...